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SAD Light Box for Winter Blues

SAD Light Box for Winter Blues

An app for Seasonal Depression

16 ratings
24 reviews
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$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 29, 2018
  • October 24, 2020

Features

Developer

Aaditya Garg
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About

This app transforms your device into a portable light therapy tool to help manage symptoms of seasonal depression. It offers customizable light colors and features like a dawn simulator and session timer.

✓Device as light box
✓Customizable light colors
✓Dawn simulator
✓Session timer
✓SAD self-assessment test
✓Background radio playback
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What's New in SAD Light Box for Winter Blues

1.6

October 24, 2020

Bug fixes and performance enhancements to improve reliability of the alarm.

User reviews

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Waste of money for sure

I read through the reviews thinking the app was fixed. All I get is a blue light. False advertising. There should be a way to get your money back with apps like this. If they don’t work they should be removed!
m.voym.voy

Response from developer

Hi m.voy, Thanks for reaching out. The app was fixed. You can get to other color options by clicking on Dawn Simulator => Alarm (Alarm Time E.g. 09:00 AM) => Color. Please email on smappfeedback@gmail.com in case you need anything else/ to request a refund. Best Wishes, Addy

Don’t bother

Go to apple pages and create a blank white document, turn screen to full brightness and sit beside it for 30 minutes!
…can I have my money back please?
WanjomanjoWanjomanjo

Response from developer

Hi Wanjomanjo, thanks for reaching out. The app includes⁠ ⁠a test to check if the person has seasonal affective disroder, a timer to set the duration of the light exposure session, ⁠⁠the ability to set an alarm and wake up to your chosen color of light (dawn simulator) + sound of birds. A phone or ipad is also more portable than a computer. If you would like a refund, please email me at smappfeedback@gmail.com. Best Wishes, Addy

Do not buy

It’s not an app. Like the other reviewer said, it’s only a blue screen
Nick654654654Nick654654654

Response from developer

Hi Nick, Thanks for reaching out. The app includes: 1. A test to check if the person has seasonal affective disroder 2. ⁠A timer to set the duration of the light exposure session 3. ⁠The ability to set an alarm and wake up to your chosen color of light (dawn simulator) + sound of birds. If you would like a refund, please email me at smappfeedback@gmail.com. Best Wishes, Addy

Misleading

The photograph is misleading. The photograph shows a white light, but I’m reality it is just a blue screen and not particularly bright. If their claim that blue light is as effective as white light is accurate, then there would be no need to misrepresent the color of the light in the photograph.
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Response from developer

Hi review whisperer, thanks for reaching out. The photograph shows a white light because you have the choice of choosing the color of your screen by clicking on Dawn Simulator => Alarm (Alarm time) => Color. You can choose white/ blue/ any other color. The ability to choose color was included based on feedback from customers who wanted to experiment with multiple colors. Here is the link to the research paper (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4758137/) that confirms that low intensity blue light (100 Lux) can have the same effects as high intensity white light (10,000 Lux). Most iphones can go well above 500 Lux. If you would like a refund, please email me at smappfeedback@gmail.com. Best Wishes, Addy

Don’t Waste Your Money

While it would have been great to have a functional light therapy box in your phone, unfortunately most phones (and tablets) are only 5-10% as bright as the top-selling light therapy boxes available online.
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FAQ

What is this app for?

This app converts your Apple device into a light box to help manage symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter blues or seasonal depression. It utilizes low-intensity blue light therapy, which research suggests can be beneficial for these conditions.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include transforming your device into a light box, allowing you to create custom blue, white, or other colored lights, using it as a dawn simulator with an alarm, setting timers for light exposure sessions, and taking a short test to help determine if you might be suffering from SAD.

How much does this app cost?

The app is available for a one-time purchase, described as a 'fiver,' which is significantly less expensive than traditional light therapy boxes that can cost hundreds of dollars.

Is this app compatible with my device?

The description specifically mentions 'your apple device,' indicating compatibility with iPhones and iPads. It does not specify minimum iOS version requirements.

Who should use this app and what are the benefits?

This app is for individuals looking for a simple, portable, and affordable way to try light therapy for seasonal depression. It's beneficial for those who can commit to consistent morning exposure sessions for at least two weeks and prefer a straightforward solution over expensive equipment.